Korean · Food & Drink
"Cucumber" in Korean: 오이
오이oi
Cucumber in Korean is 오이 (oi). 오이 is cucumber; 오 has an o vowel and 이 is a separate i syllable.
Preparing ingredients
오이를 잘게 썰어요.oireul jalge sseoreoyo.
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How to pronounce 오이
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oi
/oi/
오이 (oi) has 2 Hangul syllables. 오이 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Cucumber" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 오이oi | Cucumber Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 오이 한 개oi han gae | one cucumber A useful combination with 오이. | A useful combination with 오이. |
| 오이를oireul | Cucumber (as an object) Use 를 when 오이 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 오이 is the object of an action. |
How to use 오이 in real life
- 1Preparing ingredients
오이를 잘게 썰어요.
oireul jalge sseoreoyo.
I chop the cucumber finely.
오이를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 2Buying vegetables
오이를 시장에서 사요.
oireul sijangeseo sayo.
I buy cucumber at the market.
오이를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 3Checking ingredients
이 요리에 오이가 들어가요?
i yorie oiga deureogayo?
Does this dish contain cucumber?
오이가 marks 오이 as the subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with 오이
Incorrect: 오이을 잘게 썰어요.
Correct: 오이를 잘게 썰어요.
When practicing cucumber, use the correct particle or copula after 오이; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 오이이에요.
Correct: 오이예요.
When practicing cucumber, when identifying something as 오이, use 오이예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
오이 is cucumber; 오 has an o vowel and 이 is a separate i syllable. The combination 오이 한 개 (oi han gae) means one cucumber.
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Tutor-led food and drink study exercise: two sentences with 오이
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
오이를 잘게 썰어요.
oireul jalge sseoreoyo.
I chop the cucumber finely.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
오이를 시장에서 사요.
oireul sijangeseo sayo.
I buy cucumber at the market.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Cucumber" in Korean
What does 오이 mean in Korean?
Cucumber in Korean is 오이 (oi). 오이 is cucumber; 오 has an o vowel and 이 is a separate i syllable.
How do I use 오이 한 개?
오이 한 개 (oi han gae) means one cucumber. 오이 is cucumber; 오 has an o vowel and 이 is a separate i syllable.
Which object particle goes after 오이?
Use 를: 오이를. For example, 오이를 잘게 썰어요. means “I chop the cucumber finely.”
How is 오이 pronounced?
오이 (oi) has 2 Hangul syllables. 오이 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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